Lake County, IN · Great Lakes

Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach)

A municipal park in Gary's Miller Beach neighborhood — 1.4 miles of white-sand Lake Michigan beach, dunes, lagoons, and oak savanna, entirely surrounded by Indiana Dunes National Park. The 1921 Aquatorium anchors the park.

Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

77°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. East northeast wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Weather

77°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — mostly sunny

84 /100

great

83 Sunbathe

87 Walk

73 Fish

80 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

77°F

Clear

Wind

10 mph

ENE

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

85°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

—

Water Quality

Clean

25 cfu/100mL · E. coli

USGS · sampled 9mo ago

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:16 AM

Sunset

9:18 PM

Moon · 87%

Waning Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 3

77°

Mostly Sunny

Thu Jun 4

85°

Sunny

Fri Jun 5

85°

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

53%

Sat Jun 6

82°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

75%

Sun Jun 7

77°

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

15%

Mon Jun 8

82°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

19%

Tue Jun 9

86°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

23%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Minor

11:20 PM - 12:20 AM

Major

3:10 AM - 5:10 AM

Minor

8:10 AM - 9:10 AM

Major

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Lakefront lots at 6918 Oak Ave plus street parking; pay via app. $3 Gary residents, $5 non-residents.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach. Permitted leashed on park trails and lawn areas.

Entry Fee

Parking fee only ($3/$5).

Address

1 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403

Amenities

lifeguards (10am–6pm, Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day)restroomsAquatorium pavilionconcession standfishing lagoonplaygroundssheltershiking trails

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Frequently Asked

Is Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on the swimming beach. Permitted leashed on park trails and lawn areas.

Is there an entry fee at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach)?

Parking fee only ($3/$5).

Are there lifeguards at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach)?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach)?

Amenities at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) include lifeguards (10am–6pm, Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day), restrooms, Aquatorium pavilion, concession stand, fishing lagoon, playgrounds, shelters, hiking trails.

When is the water warmest at Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach)?

Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.

Where is Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) located?

Marquette Park Beach (Gary, Miller Beach) is in Lake County, IN, at 1 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403.